It is the policy of Daytona State College and the District Board of Trustees that
every employee be allowed to work in an environment free from any form of improper
discrimination. Sexual harassment is considered a form of sex discrimination and is
conduct unbecoming a college employee.

Employees must be sensitive to the potential impact on others of all forms of action
and expression. If the act is "of a sexual nature" and makes one uncomfortable, it
might constitute sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment happens to both men and women. Often, in addition to complex feelings
from the harassment situation itself, individuals may feel reluctant to try to change
the situation for fear of more hurt or difficulty. They allow illegal behaviors to
continue without taking corrective action. Yet no one needs to allow sexual harassment
to be part of their work experience.

The college has a responsibility to prevent harassment and if it occurs, to take appropriate
action. If you feel harassed, you may enter a complaint in confidence to a college
employee. Some situations can be resolved through education, confrontation, or mediation
by college authorities without the use of formal discipline procedures.

The college recognizes that the nature of allegations of sexual harassment require
that confidentiality be preserved whenever possible. If a formal investigation is
initiated, the Human Resources Officer may require the cooperation of students and
employees of the college. Refusal to cooperate with an investigation could result
in disciplinary action.

Upon completion of the investigation, the Human Resources Officer will submit a recommendation
to the President, who will render a decision and communicate such to the complainant
and the person accused as appropriate.

You may have further legal recourse through applicable federal and state statutes.
In the case of rape or other crime, immediately call the Daytona State College security
office and/or local police.

What is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual Harassment is defined as inappropriate conduct which includes:

Unwelcome sexual advances either verbal or physical

Requests for sexual favors

Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct has the purpose or
effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance, or creating
an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment

Implied suggestion that sexual favors are a condition for employment, transfer, promotion,
job retention, salary increase, or the awarding of any other job-related action.

If you feel you have been sexually harassed. . .

Report the incident to a college employee. That employee must report the incident
immediately to the appropriate vice president who will contact the Human Resources
Officer to investigate.

Procedure for filing a complaint

Any employee filing a complaint concerning sexual harassment must submit a written
statement to their vice president or the Human Resources Officer. This statement should
include as much specific information as possible, including names and position of
persons involved, identification of witnesses, if any, the time, place and details
of the allegation. A written statement of the complaint will be necessary for any
action to be taken.

Action

Once a written complaint has been filed, it will be investigated and a recommendation
forwarded to the president for determination of action to be taken. The president
will render a decision and advise the appropriate parties.

Discipline

Any employee who is found to have sexually harassed another employee or student will
be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination within the provisions
of applicable college procedures.